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I've had tonsillitis for 2 weeks now & on the last day of antibiotics today. tonsils r still fairly swollen with numerous white spots. extremely dizzy?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

This is a very: unusual clinical course for tonsillitis. You need to make an appointment with your health care provider for an immediate reevaluation.

Answered 6/17/2017

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